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Who needs to apply for FSSAI certification?

FSSAI certification is mandatory for all businesses involved in activities related to food, including its manufacturing, processing, storage, distribution, and sale. Below is a detailed list of entities and individuals who need to apply for FSSAI certification:

1. Food Manufacturers

  • Large-scale food production units.
  • Small-scale and cottage industries.
  • Repackers or relabelers of food products.
  • Units producing specific items such as dairy, meat, beverages, or processed foods.

2. Food Processors

  • Businesses involved in processing raw ingredients into finished or semi-finished food products.
  • Examples: Canning units, freezing units, and dehydrated food manufacturers.

3. Food Storage Units

  • Warehouses and cold storage facilities where food is stored before distribution or sale.

4. Food Distributors

  • Agents, brokers, or other entities distributing food to retailers or other distributors.

5. Food Retailers

  • Grocery stores, supermarkets, and retail outlets selling packaged or loose food products.

6. Transporters

  • Businesses involved in the transportation of food products, especially perishable items like dairy, meat, or fruits.

7. Wholesalers

  • Bulk sellers of food items, including packaged goods and raw food ingredients.

8. Restaurants and Catering Services

  • Hotels, restaurants, cafés, and food delivery platforms like Swiggy and Zomato.
  • Catering services for events, airlines, railways, etc.

9. Food Importers and Exporters

  • Businesses engaged in the import or export of food products must obtain an FSSAI Central License.

10. Online Food Sellers

  • E-commerce platforms selling food products directly to customers (e.g., Amazon, Flipkart Grocery).
  • Online kitchens or cloud kitchens.

11. Packagers

  • Units involved in the packaging of food products, ensuring their safety and quality during storage and distribution.

12. Petty Food Businesses

  • Small-scale businesses with an annual turnover of less than ₹12 lakh, such as:
    • Roadside vendors and hawkers.
    • Temporary food stalls.
    • Cottage industries producing handmade food items.

Exemptions

  • Individuals or entities engaged in very small-scale food activities like home-based tiffin services might require only Basic FSSAI Registration instead of a full license.

Key Takeaways

  • If your business involves any stage of food handling—from production to serving—it requires FSSAI certification.
  • The type of license (Basic, State, or Central) depends on the scale, turnover, and nature of the business.

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